Mary and the Christian Life: Scriptural Reflections on the First Disciple

In this book by best-selling author Amy Welborn, Mary comes to life for us, both as the mother of Jesus and as his first disciple. Through her expressive and meditative style, Welborn offers fresh insights into Mary's story, with all of its wonder, love, and adversity. Each moment in Mary's life serves as a mirror for us, showing us how we, as Jesus' disciples, can open ouIn this book by best-selling author Amy Welborn, Mary comes to life for us, both as the mother of Jesus and as his first disciple. Through her expressive and meditative style, Welborn offers fresh insights into Mary's story, with all of its wonder, love, and adversity. Each moment in Mary's life serves as a mirror for us, showing us how we, as Jesus' disciples, can open ourselves in the same way to whatever he wants for us. Throughout the book, Welborn provides her own unique perspective, both as a mother of five and as a disciple writing in the service of the church. Each chapter features selections about Mary from saints, popes, and church fathers along with explanations of the history behind popular Marian devotions, hymns, and prayers, from the rosary to the Salve Regina....more

Community Reviews

Being brought up in the protestant tradition, I had a curiosity about Mary, but little else. Amy Welborn's little book is filled with wonderful Bible based reflections on the importance of Mary to the Christian heart. This book was life changing for me.

Enjoyable read, written in a way easy to comprehend. Many references, both Scriptural and other, including ancient texts, current writings from popes and other theologians. Welborn's books are always a good, insightful read.